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Photo courtesy of ODOT Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking feedback on the updated draft of their Transportation Safety Action Plan. This plan guides their decisions and investments to make roads safer for everyone, including people who walk, roll, and bike. ODOT updates the plan every five years and community feedback is a vital step in the process. How to comment on the draft plan There are three ways to comment on the draft plan. The comment deadline is J

Bike Month has wrapped! Thanks to all 290 Get There users on the westside who logged trips in May, and congratulations to Nike and Vernier Science Education for placing first in our winning categories.

For many Washington County commuters, a trip to the gas station has become an unwelcome reminder of how much transportation costs can impact household budgets. While fuel prices fluctuate, recent data from the Oregon Department of Transportation shows that fuel prices climbed above $5 per gallon during spring 2026, highlighting the financial burden that comes with driving alone every day. The good news is that Washington County residents have affordable transportation choices

When we think about commute programs, we often picture bike commuters or transit riders. While those options work well for some workplaces, they may not be the right fit for every employee or every worksite. Supporting commute options doesn't require a one-size-fits-all approach. For many employers, carpooling and vanpooling may offer the greatest opportunity to reduce parking demand, lower transportation costs for employees, and provide more commute flexibility. In other cas

We're teaming up with TriMet to reward your transportation choices. Join the June Transit Month challenge by logging your trips on GetThereOregon.org for a chance to win weekly and grand prizes. You can market this opportunity for folks at your worksite or organization to get rewarded for their transportation choices with the prints and graphics we've created with TriMet. Rewards: Weekly raffle: Hop card loaded with 10 day passes and a bicycle kit including front and rear USB

The Get There April Commute Challenge is a wrap! Final results: Statewide leaderboard Westside employers are in bold Small Employers Nelson/Nygaard Commute Options Deschutes County I/DD Program Medium Employers Vernier Science Education Venture Data Tualatin Valley Water District Large Employers City of Hillsboro Oregon DEQ - Portland (Lloyd) Oregon DEQ Congratulations to our network winners, top trip loggers, and raffle prize winner! Together, WTA teams took 3,600 trips that